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The D&L palm knife has been in service for over 15 years with excellent feedback and results. A limited quantity of Gen 2 palm knives are now available in S35VN premium blade steel. Also included with the Gen 2 palm knife package are two kydex sheaths. One sheath is suitable for belt carry at a 45 degree angle, and is reversible for left or right hand carry. Fits up to 1¾” belts. The second sheath is suitable for flat deep pocket carry. Both are capable of lightening quick, no fumble deployment.
People who have experience with blade carry and blade deployment realize that no matter how much you practice, it is still possible to fumble the opening of a folding knife in a high pressure situation. Also, a folding knife is only is only as strong as it’s lock / pivot point, and a folder can be wedged closed with grit and sand making it impossible to open without first disassembling the knife. Folding knives in surf and sand are very prone to this problem.
The DLS palm knife has a 3 3/8” cutting edge, and is 6 7/8” in overall length. It was designed to fit securely in the hand without an unnecessarily large handle. The handle design, combined with the index finger hole gives the operator excellent knife retention capabilities. (the knife can also be cross drawn with the little finger in the blade’s finger hole ). Dual lanyard holes allow it to be lashed to the hand or wrist as required. The blade features a drop tanto style point with two straight cutting edges. The tanto style cutting edges allow for tanto cutting capabilities, and allow for re-sharpening on guided stone sharpeners. ( However, a new pristine edge is recommended if it is to be carried as a defense knife.)
The palm knife is very well suited as an everyday carry knife. It is stronger, thus safer than a folding knife, and it will take care of everyday cutting chores with ease. For emergency responders / LEOs it is a superb choice to be worn on the underbelt of a duty rig for defense against gun grabs, as well as seatbelt cuts, etc.
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Hello Mr. Lauck.
Just recieved my Palm Knife.
Where do I start, the knife fits me perfectly! Ergonomics are second to none. It's light, fast and concealable yet built like a brick.
Very well done sir.
Thank you.
God Bless. |
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Dave,
The Palm knife came in a few days ago and I've had the chance to spend some time handling it. It is fantastic and uniquely innovative in terms of both design and craftsmanship. The dynamics of the blade and handle seem to be tailor-made to deliver extremely effective defensive 'snap cuts' using the secondary point formed by the tanto bevels. The pocket sheath is both entirely secure and incredibly easy to draw from. The build quality, finishing and sharpening are superb. Can't say enough good things about this knife, except to thank you for what you do - quality like this is rare and speaks volumes about your operation. You have made a customer for life.
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| …after working with Dave Lauck's palm knife I just might ditch all my other EDC knives… it is fast on the draw and nimble in the hand… all the basic grips are effortless and that owes entirely to the handle design… with the finger ring that's indexed on the draw it is impossible to disarm someone armed with this knife… ergonomics are natural… this blade excels as a defensive weapon… the palm knife is no one trick pony-this is a simple blade to keep an edge on, lending itself well to any other cutting chores… holds a razor's edge nearly forever… sheaths are versatile, with positive retention… my opinion is that Dave knocked it out of the park with this design… it is not only a jack of all trades, it is the master of several and it might be the best design for not just a defensive blade, but a general purpose one as well. |
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Dave,
I used / demonstrated your knife in class this last weekend. The students were extremely impressed, not just on the quality overall, but by the simplicity of design and absolute retention in the hand. No matter what force-on-force scenario, it is nearly impossible to be disarmed. This wasn't even the class I was teaching (it was a commo course ) but the students were so interested in "that blade I was carrying" that we ran through some drills after class on Friday night. |
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Dave,
I have had some time now with the D&L palm knife. Ergonomic is an understatement, fits the hand as if you made it with me in mind. Rugged as a brick shithouse, can fillet a grape skin and pry open a door!! Kudos brother, love it!!! Gonna save for a second one because I don´t think I can carry any other fixed blade......ever! Thank you again for sharing your products!!
Cheers! |
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| D&L Palm Knife |
| by ncscout |
| One of the best and most enduring designs in the world of knife combatives is the karambit. There's no disputing its capability, and even one with minimal training can master the basic movement drills. Doug Marcaida is one of the better known karambit guys, and as a personal note I've found the drills to be some of the simpler mechanics of a defensive fighting knife. But the Karambit design is really only good for one thing - combative use - and it wouldn't be my first choice for really any use other than combatives. |
| » Read More in this Brushbeater blog post |
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WARNING |
| People who spend time in surf and or sand environments should choose a fixed blade knife because surf, sand, salt etc. can easily jam folding knives in the closed position. |
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